Best 9 Chocolate Cake With Espresso Glaze Recipes

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Chocolate cake is a timeless classic, beloved by people of all ages. But what if you could elevate this classic dessert to new heights of flavor and decadence? Introducing the chocolate cake with espresso glaze, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. The combination of rich, dark chocolate and the bitter, aromatic notes of espresso creates a flavor profile that is both sophisticated and utterly satisfying. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a dessert that is nothing short of extraordinary.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH ESPRESSO GLAZE



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Flourless chocolate cake is a crumbly and dense classic everyone loves. This version gets subtle coffee flavor from espresso powder used in the batter and in a rich, creamy dark-chocolate glaze served at the table.

Categories     dessert recipes     chocolate cake     espresso glaze     party recipes     chocolate desserts     flourless cake     flourless chocolate cake     martha stewart

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tbsp. unsalted butter or nondairy margarine
6 oz. bittersweet chocolate
6 large eggs
1 c. granulated sugar (for cake)
3 tbsp. instant espresso powder (for cake)
1/4 tsp. coarse salt (for cake)
1 tbsp. vanilla extract (for cake)
3 oz. bittersweet chocolate
1 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter or nondairy margarine (for glaze)
2 tsp. vanilla extract (for glaze)
heavy cream or plain soy milk
granulated sugar (for glaze)
1 tbsp. instant espresso powder (for glaze)
1/4 tsp. coarse salt (for glaze)

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, and line with parchment cut to fit. Melt butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
  • With a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Add espresso and salt, and beat for 1 minute. Add vanilla and chocolate mixture, and beat for 1 minute.
  • In a clean bowl and with a whisk attachment, beat egg whites until foamy. Slowly add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into chocolate mixture in 3 additions. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake until set, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a rack. Remove pan sides. Carefully lift cake with a spatula, and remove parchment.
  • Make the glaze: Place chocolate, butter, and vanilla in a bowl. Bring remaining ingredients to a boil, stirring, and pour over chocolate mixture. Whisk until smooth. Serve glaze warm with cake.

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH ESPRESSO GLAZE



Chocolate Cake with Espresso Glaze image

Flourless chocolate cake is a crumbly and dense classic everyone loves. This version gets subtle coffee flavor from espresso powder used in the batter and in a rich, creamy dark-chocolate glaze served at the table.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons unsalted butter or nondairy margarine, plus more for pan
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter or nondairy margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup heavy cream or plain soy milk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, and line with parchment cut to fit. Melt butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
  • With a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Add espresso and salt, and beat for 1 minute. Add vanilla and chocolate mixture, and beat for 1 minute.
  • In a clean bowl and with a whisk attachment, beat egg whites until foamy. Slowly add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into chocolate mixture in 3 additions. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake until set, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a rack. Remove pan sides. Carefully lift cake with a spatula, and remove parchment.
  • Make the glaze: Place chocolate, butter, and vanilla in a bowl. Bring remaining ingredients to a boil, stirring, and pour over chocolate mixture. Whisk until smooth. Serve glaze warm with cake.

ESPRESSO CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened, plus additional for the pans
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for the pans
3 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons instant espresso
1 cup baking cocoa
1 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups sour cream
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter
1 pound vegetable shortening
2 tablespoons clear vanilla extract
10 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour three 8-inch round cake pans, then line with parchment paper and butter the parchment. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat together the brown sugar and butter in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
  • In a small bowl, combine the instant espresso with just enough water to make a paste (approximately 1/4 cup); stir until the espresso has dissolved. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
  • Turn the mixer to low speed and add the flour mixture in parts, alternating with the sour cream. Mix in the dissolved espresso. Stir in 1 cup boiling water until just blended. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake until a tester inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then turn them out onto racks and allow to cool completely.
  • For the vanilla buttercream: Beat the butter and shortening with an electric mixer until fluffy, then slowly add the vanilla. Add in the confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time, then turn the mixer to medium-high speed and beat for 5 minutes more.
  • To assemble: Level off the top of each cake layer with a serrated knife. Smear about 1 tablespoon buttercream on a cake plate to help secure the cake, then top with one of the cake layers. Add approximately 1 cup buttercream and spread it evenly around the top. Add a second cake layer and another cup of buttercream, again spreading all around to cover the top of the cake. Add the final cake layer. Working with small amounts of buttercream, cover the sides and top of the cake. Add interesting patterns with buttercream combs, or texture the outer part with a spatula. Serve immediately or cover to keep fresh.

GLAZED CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CAKE



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This is a really great "just because" cake that's easy to make but still looks and tastes amazing enough for a special occasion. A beautifully moist chocolate cake is spiked with instant espresso powder and bathed in a coffee-flavored ganache. If you want to make the recipe even simpler, serve the glaze warm alongside wedges and let guests spoon it over their own slice.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick spray
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup light-brown sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
6 ounces finely chopped semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray. Line the base and sides with parchment paper.
  • For the cake: Cream the butter and brown sugar together in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated before adding the next and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
  • Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl to combine. Add about half of the flour mixture to the mixer bowl and mix to combine. Scrape the bowl well, then add the buttermilk and mix on low speed to combine. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix on low speed to incorporate.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread into an even layer. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cool the cake for 10 minutes in the pan, then unlock and remove the sides of the pan and remove the parchment strips. Cool the cake completely on a cooling rack placed over a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • For the glaze: Put the chocolate and espresso powder in a medium bowl. Heat the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, then pour the cream over the chocolate. Let sit for 30 seconds, then stir until the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a measuring cup with a pour spout.
  • Start by pouring glaze around the edges of the cake, then continue pouring and working towards the center of the cake until it is covered. Let the glaze set for 5 minutes, then gently transfer to a serving platter or cake stand (do not let the glaze set fully on the cooling rack). Once the glaze is set, the cake is ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CAKE



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You can have your cake and eat it too with this lower-in-calorie, decadent cake. This single layer, rich chocolate cake is draped with a fantastic cherry sauce. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup strong brewed coffee
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1/2 cup cherry juice blend
1/2 cup port wine or additional cherry juice
2/3 cup dried tart cherries
2 tablespoons honey
Dash salt
1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and halved
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 9-in. round baking pan with cooking spray; dust with cocoa, tapping out extra., In a large bowl, beat eggs, egg whites, buttermilk, coffee, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Cool completely., In a large saucepan, combine cherry juice, wine, dried cherries, honey and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Stir in halved cherries; cook 2 minutes., Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cherry mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Cool. Serve cake with cherry sauce and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE-ESPRESSO GLAZE



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Egged on by sugar and whipped topping, bittersweet chocolate undergoes a miraculous transformation in this Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-Espresso Glaze.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate, divided
3/4 cup butter
4 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1-1/2 tsp. instant espresso

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Microwave 6 oz. chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted; cool to room temperature.
  • Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl with mixer until thickened. Add chocolate mixture; stir with whisk until well blended. Add flour; stir until blended. Pour into 8-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 30 min. or until center is set. Cool in pan 5 min. Invert cake onto wire rack; gently remove pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Microwave remaining chocolate, COOL WHIP and espresso powder in microwaveable bowl 1 min.; stirring after 30 sec. Stir until combined; pour over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

CREPE CAKE WITH ESPRESSO CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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Not a cake but a large stack of crepes, this dessert is delicious but not overly sweet. The crepes are mildly chocolate-flavored, but the majority of the flavor comes from the glaze.

Provided by Hannah Verrinder

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups milk
4 eggs
3 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
1/2 cup cocoa, sifted
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup hot water
3 teaspoons espresso powder
1 dash salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar (approximate)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine all crepe ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Allow batter to rest in the refrigerator at least half an hour.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve espresso powder in water. (If you don't dissolve the espresso powder, the glaze will be grainy).
  • In a medium saucepan, melt chocolate over medium-low heat.
  • Add remaining ingredients and whisk thoroughly until smooth.
  • Heat until just boiling, then remove from heat and scrape glaze into a bowl. Refrigerate until batter has finished resting.
  • Bring an 8" non-stick pan to medium heat (allow about 3 minutes for heat-up time).
  • Spray pan with cooking spray. Pour in a few tablespoons of batter and quickly tilt the pan so that the batter covers the bottom of the pan in a very thin layer.
  • Cook crepe until edges barely start to peel away from pan.
  • Gently slide a long metal offset spatula under the crepe and flip it over.
  • Cook crepe just another minute and slide onto a plate.
  • Spread crepe with a thin layer of glaze.
  • Cook another crepe, stack on top of the first, and spread with a bit of butter.
  • Cook another crepe, add to the stack, and sprinkle with powdered sugar using a sifter or strainer.
  • Repeat this sequence until batter runs out, leaving top crepe bare.
  • Spread remaining glaze over top crepe and allow it to drip down the sides.
  • Slice with a sharp knife and serve. The cake will keep in the refrigerator for at least a day.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE FOR FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CAKE



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Use this recipe to make Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, preferably 70 percent cacao, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon instant-espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Combine chocolate, butter, and vanilla in a bowl. Bring cream, sugar, espresso powder, and salt to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar and espresso powder are dissolved. Pour over chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth.

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH ESPRESSO GLAZE



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Make and share this Chocolate Cake With Espresso Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by blondii24703

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 9 inch cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, and line with parchment cut to fit. Melt butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
  • With a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Add espresso and salt, and beat for 1 minute. Add vanilla and chocolate mixture, and beat for 1 minute.
  • In a clean bowl and with a whisk attachment, beat egg whites until foamy. Slowly add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into chocolate mixture in 3 additions. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake until set, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a rack. Remove pan sides. Carefully lift cake with a spatula, and remove parchment.
  • Make the glaze: Place chocolate, butter, and vanilla in a bowl. Bring remaining ingredients to a boil, stirring, and pour over chocolate mixture. Whisk until smooth. Serve glaze warm with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 189.4, Sodium 203.7, Carbohydrate 35.3, Sugar 33.9, Protein 5.3

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake. Use real butter, not margarine, and use a good quality chocolate.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature. The cake should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If you bake it at a higher temperature, the outside of the cake will be overcooked before the inside is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a good quality espresso powder for the glaze. This will give the glaze a rich, coffee flavor.
  • Don't overcook the espresso glaze. The glaze should be cooked just until it thickens. If you overcook it, it will become too hard.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cake with espresso glaze is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your cake rich and chocolaty or light and fluffy, this recipe has you covered. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this chocolate cake with espresso glaze a try. You won't be disappointed!

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